Oscar (1991) First Time Watching! Movie Reaction!!
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- Oscar (1991)
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An underrated comedy! At the end of the day, Oscar made us laugh for a few hours and sometimes that's all you need/want! What are some other movies you think deserve a chance?!
Thank you all for the support!
Movies that I don't see many reactions for are "blast from the past" - Brendan Fraser, "bedazzled" - Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth hurley and "Beverly hills ninja" hilarious movie starring Chris Farley, I'll suggest these on Patreon as well, I know y'all have a long list of movies to get through first but these would be a real treat for y'all to react to 😁🙏😁🙏
You should do a public movie list of movies you haven’t seen, ones you both have seen and ones that only one of you have seen so it’s easier to know what movies to recommend and what ones to not recommend.
Get Carter with Stallone
Bubble boy, Gridlock'd, Nothing but trouble, Tank girl, Bedazzled, Clerks, Mallrats, Dogma, all the Kevin Smith movies.
Noises Off. It's a movie about a stage play that goes wrong. It's very much like Oscar and stars Carol Burnett, John Ritter, Christopher Reeves, and Michael Caine. Very funny and absolutely crazy!
I remember Stallone was on a talk show promoting "Oscar," and he explained that, while he was in Europe, he discovered farce, which is a style of comedy you don't see that often in American cinema. He loved it and wanted to try that style of movie He knew it was a risk because it was different from the standard American comedy tastes and because audiences might not accept him in a non-action hero role, but he was willing to take that chance and was very excited to try something different. A lot of people have pointed out that Stallone's intelligence is often under appreciated, and his creativity is also under appreciated.
Yes, great farce with the great Louis de Funes.
I agree, Stallone is often dismissed as being a "palooka," a stiff when it comes to acting. What I liked about him was he was willing to put himself out there and trust his audience. I thinking of "Copland" and this movie in particular.
Farce was a staple of comedies in the 30's and early 40's. They just sort of fell out of fashion with American audiences. We still get them from time to time. Clue, is a good example
This style of comedy has roots in ancient Greek theater, but developed a lot more in ancient Rome. Skipping almost 2000 years, in cinema again in Italy we find "Commedia all'italiana", which is probably what Stallone was exposed to, which was extremely popular in the 60's.
The key point is that the plot keeps moving forward by means of misunderstandings, which often combine one upon another, which leads to extremely absurd situations. In its pure form, it has little or no slapstick comedy, but the two genres can merge very well of course.
It's not super common in Hollywood, where often emphasis is more on the slapstick side. You can find jokes based on taking something literally ("This woman has to be gotten to a hospital" - " Hospital? What is it?" - "It's big building with patients"), but in "Commedia all'italiana" misunderstandings drive the plot and sometimes last for the whole movie, until everything is resolved in the grand final.
A good example of a mix is the Pink Panther franchise, whose first movie was definitely inspired by the Commedia all'Italiana, and later movies, with Sellers in the lead, leaned more on the slapstick side.
What an awesome bit of background info! I already enjoyed this movie, but you just added to my enjoyment with that extra story! Thank you ☺️
I love this movie and I think it’s an underrated comedy.
Sam and I had a great time! Definitely underrated
so many poeple in comments just unaware this is a remake
It is not only an underrated comedy, but probably Sylvester's most underated performance
I quoted this movie earlier today.
“I don’t get up before 9AM, even the FEDS know that.”
When I threaten someone in the house I yell “Finucci’s!!!”
Loved the fact that Chazz Palminteri was given huge advice by Stallone to do like what he did and REFUSE to sell the rights to his 1 man play called "A Bronx Tale", and hold onto it until they agree to let him star in it and have DeNiro direct it who also agreed with that advice. Then a star was born!!!
a bronx tale should definitely be something they should watch, i enjoyed that movie a lot
Can't believe this. Haven't even started watching it, but this is one of my favorite movies that gets absolutely no love. Thank you guys for watching it. I'll even forgive you if you don't like it. It just needs to be seen by more people.
it's just a remake tho
More reactors do need to see this. It's so good
An underatted Sylvester Stallone film. You guys are awesome 👌
Definitely underrated! Thanks for the kind words!
One of my absolute favorite comedies and my favorite Stallone movie! It's a perfect comedy and vastly underrated! Great performances from everyone!
The movie was a ton of fun and everyone was great!
Vastly
I have recommended this movie over a hundred times. Also my favorite Stallone movie.
@@tempsitch5632 wtf, do people just not know of the original? It's a decent remake but thats it
@@kreddykall6000 The original was great, but this redo is nice also, you can't say it's a bad movie, some redo are just great
You guys reacted to Oscar?! Epic! I dont think this movie gets enough appreciation. I still have my original DVD. I've loved this movie since it was released in theaters.
So glad to see I'm not alone in the world loving this movie. I spent decades thinking no one else knew about this film or enjoyed it.
Finally, I get to see "Oscar" get some love. When this was released in 1991 it did not get love from the critics or moviegoers...partially because people couldn't accept Stallone in a pure comedy - farce or screwball comedy, a la the style of the 30s and 40s. Even the ending, as you guys rightly pointed out, gets a chuckle because the titled drop comes at the very end of the movie. Comic genius. He is disposed of "expeditiously." I love this movie and can quote it almost word for word. Everyone is hilarious, but my favorites are Connie and Aldo. I especially loved the dialogue and I think that's where a lot of people were turned off. The script was true to the time/era of the day where "speak-easys" and "bathtub gin" was the order of the day. Sort of the comedy version of "The Sting." One of my favorite lines is when Connie and "Snaps" are going over the events of the day, and Connie asks to stay in the room because every time he leaves "I fall behind." In fact, I love your reaction so much that I'm going to watch the full length patreon reaction. You guys are awesome! Two comedies that I would love to see your reaction: "Victor/Victoria" (1982) and "Some Like It Hot!" (1959) with a special mention of "Someone Like You" (2001) with Hugh Jackman and Ashley Judd. the first two are considered American Screwball comedy and "Someone Like You" is considered your run-of-the-mill rom/com (but it's actually quite good).
It's a copy paste from Louis de Funes movie (Oscar 1967), but yea, still very good comedy. But original is better, and that's why critics didn't liked it.
This is for me the most underrated movie of all time.
Super underrated!
What about the original
This movie to me showed how versatile Stallone is as an actor. This is my favorite movie of his.
Mine too!
Me and my siblings watched this movie constantly on VHS when we were kids. So much fun. Still quote it often. You guys rock :)
Same 100% nostalgia unlocked
It warms my heart that you guys watched this and enjoyed it so much. Always been a beloved classic in my fam!
One of the most underrated Stallone movies!
Very underrated film especially Stallone’s comedic timing.
Reacting to "Oscar" is a great surprise! Thanks Sam and TBR for picking this one. It's a lot of fun, the movie and the reaction.
Fun fact: Marisa Tomei was 26 when this came out. The same age Tom Holland (Spider-Man) is now.
I've always loved this movie. So many funny moments with a terrific cast. The comedic timing, the editing, the classical music score, all of it works to create basically 1930's comedy. And yes, John Landis directed Clue, Animal House, The Blues Brothers, the great Trading Places, An American Werewolf In London, and this.
Landis co-wrote Clue. Jonathan Lynn directed and co-wrote the film.
I can’t believe you watched this. This is a classic. So many quotables. So glad y’all did this.
It has been one of my favorite movies since I first saw it. One of the main reason that it has so mixed reviews is because it is so different from his normal movies of the time. Another example of a star stepping out of his normal roles like this is Clint Eastwood in the movie Kelly's Heroes.
it has mixed reviews because it's just a remake
The rapid fire dialogue and mistaken identities are tropes of the screwball comedy, a genre popular in the thirties and forties. It was a big risk to try this in 1991 and the movie did bomb, but I loved it.
Some later ones:
Monkey Business (1952)
Some Like It Hot (1959)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
What's Up, Doc? (1972)
Who's That Girl? (1987, loosely based on Bringing Up Baby 1938)
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Rat Race (2001, based on It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World)
Intolerable Cruelty (2003)
A underrated classic. First reactors to find it great job👍
The "E" that you hate in the credits is an old font used during the art deco era in the very late 20's and well into the 30's. Can ALWAYS tell when something is from the 30's by that font and architecture. One huge reason I always enjoyed the Empire State Building. Huge art deco involved with that skyscraper.
I'm a total Art Deco fan, too. The Empire State Building is my favorite building of all time in the world.
Gotta say, the 20s and 30s Had to have been quite a time to be alive. Aside from any social and economic issues, the mixture of science and art is incredible. Architecture, automobiles, clothing and jewelry, music and dance, the speakeasies, the movies in those glorious movie palaces, the art, the sexual revolution and freedom of women, the high interest in The Future, and even the crazy exploration of creativity and spirituality. They weren't The Roaring 20s for nothing. Everything from this period really is beautiful. It reminds me of the American version of the Japanese "dream world," ukiyoe; even though Art Deco is based on Egyptian art -- which was a huge influence due to the discovery of King Tut's tomb.
I don't think Our Country has had that level of greatness except right after WWII, and even then, it's hard to compete with those aesthetics. I mean Googie design and architecture that took over Los Angeles for a second is awesome, but Art Deco is perfection
I got to watch this on my commute to work and I gotta say, you two did a stellar job. Like I said before, this one was gonna be emotional for me but if my Mom were still with us and got to see this, she would’ve absolutely LOVED your reactions. This was one of her favorite movies and I can still see her smiling when Stallone screams “Fannuchi’s” and “The one that’s not Lisa” She’d say that all the time.
You both did a great job and this honestly made my day. Thank you so much!
holy hell, i love this movie, its an absolute classic and an underrated one from Stallone. Never thought i would see it here :D
"This movie is chaotic!"
Oscar is a fantastic comedy of errors with an incredible cast moving at a breakneck pace and some hilarious wordplay. I love how much you two enjoyed the Fannuccis and Dr Pool!
I especially enjoy Chazz Palminteri - the weapons unloading, the chicken leg, the oxymoron jokes, his constant confusion until he finally gets the plot figured out and then stays caught up 🤣🤣🤣 He's too funny.
Chazz is so great in this, a comedy, and drama, like A Bronx Tale. They should definitely watch A Bronx Tale with Robert de Niro
Wow! I’m so surprised (and happy!) to see you react to this! A very underrated comedy that doesn’t get enough love. Glad you enjoyed it!
Legend is my personal fave Tim Curry flick. He plays a character called Darkness! Really intense role! Ridley Scott Directed in '85, Starring Tom Cruise who's next role was in Top Gun.
And Mia Sara from Ferris Bueller is in that movie too.
IMO, a "criminally" underrated flick. Stallone isn't the greatest comedic actor, but the writing and supporting cast more than make up for it. Everything is purposely over the top, and that's what makes it work. Awesome reaction, glad to finally see someone reacting to this one.
It's not underrated, if anything it's overrated considering the original is way better and noone is talking about it
@@kreddykall6000 Didn’t know there was an original, but I guess my opinion about this movie is wrong since you said so.
@@stevesheroan4131 Just watch the original and you'll forget this Stallone version even exists
Oh yeah, Mr. Vendetti's manicurist at the beginning is Arleen Sorkin. If her voice sounds vaguely familiar, it's because she's most famous for doing the voice of Harley Quinn in Batman: The Animated Series and most of the DCAU.
And Anthony's pay of $400/mo in 1931 dollars would be $7,800/mo today, or $93k/yr. $1400/mo would be $27k/mo or $327k/yr. $50,000 in 1931 dollars would be close to a million ($974k) today.
I was 11 in '91 and I had this on vhs when it came out and used to watch it over and over and over. It still cracks me up. Haven't seen it in 25 years or more. Great reaction guys as always.
Oooh you watched it!!!! I loved this as a kid! My favorite moment is when Mr. Pool pretends the underwear is actual money to appease Snaps. 🤣 🤣 🤣
This was fantastic. I’m so glad that not only did y’all watch this movie but also enjoyed it. It’s been one of my favorite movies that is extremely underrated. Keep up that grind and can’t wait to keep on enjoying your content 👏🏽
The tailors were played by Jonathan Pryce and Harry Shearer. Mr. Pryce has been in many things, from "Brazil" to "Pirates of The Caribbean: CoTBP," and Mr. Shearer has voiced an astounding number of characters on "The Simpsons."
Wasn’t Shearer the guy trying to get Ross’ monkey on Friends to knife fight ?
That's not Jonathan Pryce, it's Martin Ferrero. He, among other things, played the lawyer in "Jurassic Park".
@@the_ag_101 I stand corrected! Thank you, sir! Now, let's count how many more people post the same correction here, without reading the replies first! ;D
@@the_ag_101 He also played CI and con man Izzy on "Miami Vice".
@@Madbandit77 I love Izzy!
The rapid-fire pace is what makes the entire film. It's an English-language remake of a French film from the 1960s, based on a stage play from 1958 or 59. Stallone's comic timing is SO underrated.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I'm so glad to see somebody actually watching it and giving it some recognition!
it's an american version of a very good french movie
I was starting to wonder if you guys would find this hidden treasure. Honestly my favorite Sylvester Stallone movie. Such an underrated movie
why are people calling this underrated when it's not even close to the original
I love this film and the 1930s setting! When Tomei says she's a 30s woman, she meant she was a modern woman of the 1930s, like you would say now it's the 21st century or a 20s girl.
Lisa is "a modern thirties woman" because it's 1931, not related to her age
minnie the moocher came out in 1931. what was weird was when the dad says "it's like disarming Germany" but could've been said about WWI.
Omg this movie is so great 😃 and so many people don’t know about it!
Cannot wait to see your reaction to this
Hope you enjoy! Sam and I would have never even known about this movie if it wasn't for this channel and all the great comments we get!
@@TBRSchmitt I’m enjoying so far! You should check out “Johnny Dangerously” another great underrated tongue and cheek hamster flick with Michael Keaton at the helm 🙋🏻♀️💕🤓
Yes!! Johnny Dangerously!!
@@racheltrivett980 🙌🏻🤓
@Elizabitty213 - also, just a note, it is an usual Hollywood remake of the much older, French movie from 1967.
Not that there is anything wrong with that approach.
Personally I've seen it long time ago too (the one with Stallone), and did enjoy it too :)
So glad you liked this film and laughed so much while watching. Probably the most underrated Stallone movie. Have seen it countless times and it is one of the few remakes that actually is better than the original one.
This is one of my favorite and underrated movies. Definitely shows that critics don't know what they're talking about half the time 🙂
So much talent in this movie. Just good ol' fashioned fun.
You should check out "Dead Men don't wear Plaid". It's differently paced but I think you'll love the humor in it. To me another underrated classic.
Been waiting 4-EVER for a reaction to this awesome film, and now it comes from my favorite reacting duo. Thank you! Love you guys.
For another farce like Oscar and Clue, please check out "Noises Off" someday. An even more famous cast and just as many laughs.
This was definitely a family favorite back in the '90s. Love that you guys are reacting to this!
What a pleasant surprise to see this pop up! I had actually forgotten about this film! I actually loved it as a kid, and it was my first introduction to Stallone (who is now one of my favorites!) I’m so glad you both enjoyed it, and thanks for bringing back all those awesome memories of watching it 🙂
I loved this movie when I was a kid. Definitely underrated. Stallone himself doesn't have the greatest comedic timing (but neither is he awful at it), but he surrounded himself with a very solid cast and matched the crazy energy of the story very well.
I went to see this movie alone because all my friends (and family) said "Not another shitty Stallone movie".
I was so happy that I saw it and went home laughing. Nobody believed me when I said how much I enjoyed it, but since that time, my wife watched it again with me and apologized that she never came with me to see it. Many of my mates have seen it since and have also been 'converted'.
Always had a soft spot for this movie ever since I first saw it as a kid. It's great you guys really liked it too! It's a solid comedy with a great cast.
Agreed... SUPER underrated. This is an AMAZING farce! Would love to see a staged version of it. And Stallone and company kill it with the comedy!
Love this movie! Never seen anyone else talk about it. One of the Finnuci's is Harry Shearer, from Spinal Tap and voice of the Simpsons. You mentioned you want more Tim Curry, try the movie Legend. It is a fantasy movie with him and young Tom Cruise. It's a lot like Neverending Story.
I haven't watched Oscar in forever. But I always liked it when I was younger. Stallone doing a pretty good job in a comedy. Tim Curry and Marisa Tomei. I was definitely the only person I knew who had seen it. Kind of in the same realm as Johnny Dangerously for me. Althought that had a little more of a Mel Brooks vibe.
One of the movies that definitely has gotten better with age, thanks
I love this movie. I find it so funny. "Snaps" last name Provolone, I didn't know that was a type of cheese until I was an adult and started working in an Italian restaurant.
YES!! I love this movie and no one but my family has even heard of it before. Severely underrated! Thank you for the reactions!
I LOVE this movie and I’m so excited to see you watch it!
Edit: I had such a huge smile on my face watching you watch this. I’m so happy that you enjoyed it!
This movie is criminally underrated. It's one of my favorite movies and definitely one of my favorite Tim Curry performances.
Why is it considered underrated? It's hugely unpopular for a very good reason. It flopped at the box office as most people consider it terrible.
how is it underrated when it's just a remake
@@kreddykall6000 John Carpenter's The Thing is "just a remake". What does it being a remake have to do with anything?
@@Kthomasritchie I love that you just _know_ what most people from all over the world think of this movie. Look at the comments here. Obviously quite a lot of people like it very much.
@@Wishbone1977 Suggest you re-read my comment. It was a box office flop. Its budget was $35 million and returned $23 million at the box office. The box office is the only scientific way to measure the popularity of a film.
Love this movie! Me and my friends use to rotate being Angelo for the day. Snapping at things we wanted and needed 😂 Ahhhh memoires...
One of the best Stallone movies/comedies, so glad you picked it up! Another one I like (even though it tas low ratings) is Stop! or my mom will shoot! Very funny with a great mum.
Oscar is in fact an american version of a stage play, there is a very famous original french movie "Oscar" from 1967, starring Louis de Funes, whom you probably not familiar with, but he was one of the greatest french comedians and the french version is also absolutely hilarious. Don't know if the french movies are dubbed in english, but Funes' movies are absolutely classic in Europe and very funny, especially the Gendarme (1964) and my personal all time favourite "Delusions of Grandeur" (1971). Even you might not react to those, maybe check them out, really, really funny with the 60/70s flair.
À mon avis, la version française d'"Oscar" avec Louis de Funès est beaucoup plus drôle que la version avec Stallone.
Tim Curry has an incredible performance as Darkness in Legend (1985). I think Legend is one of Tom Cruise's first movie rolls. Also Mia Sara (Ferris Bueller's girlfriend) is in it.
A few great movies NOBODY reacts to:
*Frailty:* Matthew McConaughey and Bill Paxton thriller. One of the best plot twists ever.
*The Bone Collector:* Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie crime thriller.
*Frequency:* Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel sci-fi/mystery/thriller. I've yet to find someone who didn't love it.
Just once I want Samantha to say:
*"I absolutely f+++ing hated it!!!!!"*
For whatever reason I think that'd be hilarious 🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha well so far we have enjoy everything on the channel! Absolutely have favorites and enjoyed some movies more than others but overall the recommendations we get seem super tailored to stuff we like! Might have some ideas for stuff she will hate but not sure if I want to subject her to that haha!
@@TBRSchmitt Smart man 👍👍
I think that the closest that she's gotten to that is with The Evil Dead. The look on her face during the recap was priceless.
This is such a fun movie. I remember the first time that my family saw this, we laughed and laughed.
Great reaction! Legend is a Tim Curry, Tom Cruise movie you could watch. And What's Up Doc? is a screwball comedy that also has a bag mix-up theme & it's hilarious. Made by Peter Bogdonavich in the early 70s. Can't help thinking of it whenever I watch Oscar.
What's Up Doc? is an homage to the Cary Grant/Kathryn Hepburn film Bringing Up Baby.
@@richardb6260 One of my favorite movies! It's nice to see that someone else knows it! But I didn't mention it bc they don't react to old b&w movies. Wish they did.
@@hannahs9138 sometimes I'll think of Katherine Hepburn dragging what she thinks is a tame leopard by a leash and it always makes me laugh.
@@richardb6260 haha love it! Always wondered how she got that leash on him. "Susan's out looking for the wrong leopard! Oh poor brave Susan, she's helpless without me." Lol
@@hannahs9138 "Oh what's the matter with you? You've been slapping at me the whole way"
I'm glad ya'll liked the movie. It made me laugh so much as a teenager 🤣 .Great review
This is one of my favourites from childhood, I'm so glad you watched it.
Another hilarious "gangster" comedy is Johnny Dangerously with Micheal Keaton.
This was a vastly underrated movie. This was one of my favorite comedies growing up. The critics are blind to pure comedy greatness.
Oscar is always a fun movie to watch. It's like Clue with a similar wit and fast pace. Hope you two get a chance to watch "Over the Top" someday. It's another fun Stallone movie and definitely a classic example of an 80s B-Movie. Probably the most intense movie about arm wrestling ever made.
Oscar?! I can't believe someone actually reacted to this severely underrated gem!
The critics, of course, HATED this movie, I can only assume because they were contractually obligated to. This was during a time period that everything that Stallone touched was critically reviled, just on general principles.
But it's so much fun, with so much great dialogue. It's an all-out farce, with a great cast and a great script, with a great director. It's one of my favorite Stallone movies, and almost nobody seems to know it exists.
Critics largely disliked this movie because they were familiar with the much superior French original, something unfamiliar to the regular American audience who would, in this case, accept a (fairly decent) substitute.
@@dosnostalgic A few of them, perhaps. Most American critics either complained about it being "slow" - not a term that comes to mind for me at all - or eviscerated Stallone, without mentioning France at all. A notable exception were Siskel and Ebert, who both liked the movie, and said it was a good adaptation of the French film and play.
One of my favorite comedies of the 90s. Super underrated. Some people are just too serious
One of my favorite comedies of all time. I don't even think there's a debate that it's the most underrated comedy. I've been quoting this movie for like 30 years. Glad you both liked it so much.
Oh man this is awesome! Freaking love this movie ever since I first watched it as a kid. Totally underrated comedy and one of Stallone's best.
I honestly loved this movie when it came out, it's too bad that some people just didn't get it.
Definitely one of my guilty pleasure movies! Very underrated in my opinion.
Definitely an underrated comedy, and one of Sly's most underrated performances. He has brilliant comedic timing. As for the story, it all feels like it could easily have been a stageplay, like a classic, old-school farce. I believe this was also inspired by a French movie from 1967, which also accounts for the "old-fashioned" comedy feel (I'm talking style of humor, not the fact that this is a period piece, but that fits too). A while back, when you uploaded your "My Cousin Vinny" reaction, I said that it's for some reason one of my go-to movies every now and then. It's the same with "Oscar." I love action and horror and sci-fi etc., but I guess I have an inner old dude that enjoys those more wholesome comedy moments too haha
This is one of my fave movies ever, right up there with Princess Bride, it always makes me laugh 😆even though I've seen it a dozen times... it was super fun to enjoy it again with you, glad you loved it!
This is an homage to the "Screwball Comedy" genre that was popular in the 30's and 40's, like "My Man Godfrey", "Bringing up Baby", and "His Girl Friday". It does an adequate job, but I think people weren't really ready for that kind of a film, let alone one led by Stallone.
If you want to explore the genre more, I'd suggest starting with those three.
One of the most underrated movies. Not to mention the cameos. Story , comedy and performances. 100%
So glad you two enjoyed this one. Loved it when it came out, still holds up.
Another Stallone movie you should check out is COPLAND.
Tim Curry? Check out Tim and Bill Paxton in Pass the Ammo...and Tim in McHale's Navy.
"Pass The Ammo" is fabulous! Picked it up on a lark as a video rental, and it's been a favorite ever since. So many great lines. Annie Potts is priceless, too.
@@jean-paulaudette9246 "The crack of dawn ain't safe around that man"
@@jaxonrenick5536 ROFL I had the urge to post that line, too! --tho, I would have capitalized Dawn, to make it a girl's name.
They already saw Copland.
If you're hitting early '90s comedies, 1993's DAVE with Kevin Kline & Sigourney Weaver (from _Ghostbusters_ director Ivan Reitman) is a great one for the list. A feel good '90s classic & a *perfect* film.
Dave and In & Out are such great Kline comedies.
If you're doing Dave.. you also have to do King Ralph!
Ooh, good choice!
Dave is absolutely fantastic.
Marisa Tomei was 26 when she filmed this and next year she would go on to actually win the "Oscar" for My Cousin Vinny
Sweet Holy Moses! What a great hidden gem! If we’re going down this road you guys should definitely hit Hudson Hawk (Bruce Willis) and Johnny Dangerously (Michael Keaton) next! Both great films in this awesome bizarre comedy genre!
I’m so glad you guys included this one in your Stallone marathon. I adore this movie. Loved watching you guys laugh all the way through.
I could not stop laughing when the Fanucci brothers were speaking with Anthony, and he thinks they are hitmen. OMGosh, so funny! Oscar is hilarious. Definitely underrated. Another fun-filled reaction TBR and Sam! ( :E
This is a remake of the french movie Oscar (1967) with Louis de Funès.
As a fan of De Funès I was reluctant to see a version with Stallone at first, and I was very surprised how Stallone managed to make something so different, yet so faithfull to the original film, and at the same time being so funny.
THIS, is how you do a remake, love this movie.
You should try the original movie tho, De Funès is a blast of comedy genius.
i loved how you enjoyed this movie, definitely not appreciated as it should have been i think - a childhood favorite
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. So funny, and soooo quotable
The movie is remake from old french movie Oscar from 1967 with Louis de Funès(THE comedy geneius). As much i love Louis de Funès this version of Oscar with Stallone is just pure comedy.... and really underrated comedy
This is one of my favorite movies, because the humor is universal, never punches down, the pacing is great, and I’ve never shown this movie to anyone that didn’t end up enjoying themselves.
Seeing Kirk Douglas here made me remember Greedy - memory serves it was a hilarious movie. My folks and I would watch Greedy and Doc Hollywood as 2 MJ Fox comedies.
Man, Greedy is EPIC! I love that movie, i showed it to my bro inlaw a few years ago and we both were laughing through the whole movie.
Greedy is a lot of fun with some great 90's talent. And Olivia D'Abo 😍
I was so excited to see you reacting to this movie! It doesn't get nearly enough love, I think because most Stallone fans just wanted more action films, which is a shame because Sylvester Stallone has a real knack for comedy!
So, so true.
2:34 "Im alive, im dead, im alive agian, im dead" LMAO
Stallone is a very underrated actor people just think of him as a 1980s action movie star and they put him in the same class as Arnold but people seen to forget that the only reason the first two Rocky movies are so great is because of him and unlike Arnold Stallone can act i saw Oscar a long time ago and to me is a hidden gem
Love this reaction! This movie is so off the wall and so under-appreciated! Landis actually didn’t direct Clue but he collaborated on the script with Lynn, great observation! Looking forward to watching more 😊
Tim Currey was also in The Three Muskateers. He plays a great villain. Fun movie.
Oscar is the definition of a hidden gem. Such a great movie. You definitely get that Clue vibe........... WTH? I literally wrote that 5 seconds before y'all stated it in the video. lol
3:45 - Fun Fact: John Landis (Director for Oscar) has a Writing credit in the movie Clue! So the resemblance his most likely not coincidental. The interior of the houses in both movies are sets made from scratch and it is said that the inspiration for the house in Oscar was closely modeled on the Victorian mansion of gangster “Angelo 'Snaps' Provolone. Since Clue came a good 6 years before Oscar, I would not be surprised if John Landis had known about the layout of Provolone's house prior to writing Clue and kept it in mind while writing the movie (The two floor plans are just too dead on the same to be a coincidence, right down to the two chandeliers: It almost looks like it is the same set only painted and furnished differently - Only the staircase differs by being more central in Oscar, while the one in clue was against the wall)
4:00 - Hey! That's Lt. Mitch Kellaway from The Mask (1991)! 🤣👍
I absolutely love this film. You’re the first I’ve seen to review it. I’m am beyond stoked.
YES!!! So happy SOMEONE is reacting to this movie!! Being half Italian, I grew up with this.
This is one of my favorites. The comedy is so fast! And witty! They all do some amazing comical acting